A creative, collaborative, passionate and resilient leader with over 18 years international experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods.
Extensive experience in driving growth and brand purpose through compelling consumer claims, advertising and marketing campaigns and innovations.
Proven track record for unlocking value through a) restructurings (separation and disposal of Unilever’s ekaterra tea business €4.5billion); b) integrating acquisitions (Alberto Culver, Toni & Guy, TIGI, The Vegetarian Butcher); and c) supporting the digital transformation of the business (automation of customer ordering and e-commerce platforms for general trade customers in Southeast Asia and global automation of legal contracts, contract storage, contract and litigation management).
Consistent track record of building, developing and leading strong teams and networks and driving strong corporate governance and compliance. Expertise in leading through change and managing risks and crisis.
Passion for adventure, learning and challenge lived and worked in the UK, Singapore and now in the Netherlands.
Strong general commercial legal skills including Intellectual Property, Litigation, Competition law, Marketing & Advertising law, Privacy, General Commercial, Employment, Corporate and Criminal law.
